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Stress Test Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Stress is not always:

a)

Positive

b)

Necessary

c)

Negative

d)

Avoidable

2.

Moderate levels of stress can increase:

a)

Confusion

b)

Concentration

c)

Fatigue

d)

Anger

3.

Everyday problems can still cause:

a)

Joy

b)

Stress

c)

Relaxation

d)

Motivation

4.

Moving to a new school district is an example of a(n):

a)

Social stressor

b)

Environmental stressor

c)

Academic stressor

d)

Cognitive stressor

5.

The more major life changes you experience, the more (a)   you are likely to feel.

6.

The fight-or-flight response occurs during the:

a)

Alarm stage

b)

Resistance stage

c)

Exhaustion stage

d)

Recovery stage

7.

Stress can cause problems with getting the right amount of:

a)

Food

b)

Exercise

c)

Sleep

d)

Sunlight

8.

Prolonged stress weakens the:

a)

Skeletal system

b)

Digestive system

c)

Immune system

d)

Circulatory system

9.

Mental rehearsal helps you use your:

a)

Time

b)

Muscles

c)

Emotions

d)

Energy

10.

You don’t have to be an (a)   to use physical activity to reduce tension.

11.

(a)   is an effective way to deal with stress.

12.

Stress can cause increased:

a)

Sleeping

b)

Crying

c)

Energy

d)

Appetite

13.

The key factor in resilience is having the (a)   of family and friends.

14.

Which statement best describes how people respond to stress?

a)

Everyone responds to stress in the same way.

b)

A person’s response depends on how they evaluate the stressor.

c)

A person’s response depends only on the type of stressor.

d)

A person’s response depends only on their past experiences.

15.

What is stress?

a)

The response of the body and mind to being challenged or threatened

b)

An event that threatens lives or property

c)

An everyday problem

d)

Any upsetting experience

16.

When stress helps you accomplish your goals, it is called:

a)

Negative stress

b)

Distress

c)

Positive stress

d)

Goal-related stress

17.

Which of the following is an example of a major life change?

a)

Failing a quiz

b)

Losing your keys

c)

Moving to a new school

d)

Experiencing an unusually cold winter

18.

What type of stressor is a tornado?

a)

Major life change

b)

Catastrophe

c)

Everyday problem

d)

Environmental problem

19.

Which statement would an optimist be most likely to say?

a)

I think I will do well on this test.

b)

I know I won’t do well on this test.

c)

I think the test will be really hard.

d)

I know I will fail the test.

20.

What do perfectionists tend to do?

a)

Set goals that are easy to achieve

b)

Feel satisfied with their accomplishments

c)

Focus on their mistakes

d)

Accept that they cannot be perfect

21.

Which trait helps people handle high levels of stress?

a)

Pessimism

b)

Resilience

c)

Perfectionism

d)

Impatience

22.

What characteristic do people with resilience share?

a)

Lack of confidence

b)

Poor problem-solving skills

c)

Fear of change

d)

Ability to adapt to change

23.

Which technique reduces stress by helping you get more done each day?

a)

Mental performance

b)

Biofeedback

c)

Time management

d)

Relaxation

24.

What is the purpose of mental rehearsal?

a)

To increase your stress level so you will try harder

b)

To help you feel confident you can perform an event

c)

To improve your ability to do mental activities

d)

To make you want to quit an activity

25.

Why is physical activity a good way to reduce tension?

a)

It helps take your mind off your problems

b)

It tightens and strengthens your muscles

c)

It makes you tired

d)

It helps you identify thoughts that cause tension

26.

Why are major life changes stressful?

a)

They are unexpected

b)

They are always negative

c)

They are everyday events

d)

They can threaten a person’s sense of security

27.

What is one way adrenaline prepares the body for “fight or flight”?

a)

It increases blood flow to the brain

b)

It decreases the rate of breathing

c)

It increases digestion

d)

It lowers blood pressure

28.

How can prolonged stress increase the risk of heart disease?

a)

By lowering breathing

b)

By lowering the heart rate

c)

By lowering blood pressure

d)

By damaging blood vessels

29.

Which statement reflects pessimism?

a)

I think I can win this race.

b)

I trained very hard for this race.

c)

I know I will not win this race.

d)

I will try my best to win this race.

30.

What can you learn from biofeedback?

a)

How to control physical responses to stress

b)

How to use time efficiently

c)

How to think positively

d)

How to build a support system

31.

Stress is not always (a)   .

32.

Moderate levels of stress can increase (a)   .

33.

Everyday problems can still cause (a)   .

34.

Moving to a new school district is an example of an (a)   stressor.

35.

The more major life changes you experience, the more (a)   you are likely to feel.

36.

The fight-or-flight response occurs during the (a)   stage.

37.

Stress can cause problems with getting the right amount of (a)   .

38.

Prolonged stress weakens the (a)   system.

39.

Mental rehearsal helps you learn to use your (a)   more efficiently.

40.

You don’t have to be an (a)   to use physical activity to reduce tension.

41.

(a)   is an effective way to deal with stress.

42.

Stress can cause increased (a)   .

43.

The key factor in resilience is having the (a)   of family and friends.

44.

List three things that happen to your body during the fight-or-flight response.

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45.

As you assess a stressful situation, what two general questions are you answering?

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46.

Which of the following is a healthy way to cope with stress?

a)

Skipping meals

b)

Procrastinating on tasks

c)

Talking to a trusted friend

d)

Ignoring your feelings

47.

What is the first stage of the body’s response to stress?

a)

Recovery stage

b)

Alarm stage

c)

Exhaustion stage

d)

Resistance stage

48.

Which of the following is an example of an environmental stressor?

a)

Moving to a new city

b)

Having a disagreement with a friend

c)

Worrying about an exam

d)

Loud noise from construction